Jarkko Nieminen defeated Tommi Lenho 6-2 6-2 in the Great Britain F5 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tommi Lenho came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jarkko Nieminen claimed a first win over Tommi Lenho in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Finland Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Tommi Lenho | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1996-06-01 | Finland Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Tommi Lenho | 6-0 6-3 |
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